Accounting Manager - General Ledger

Overview Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal. What You’ll Be Doing Hands-on Accounting Manager responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, supporting the monthly/quarterly/annual close, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in a fast-growing CPG environment. This role requires strong technical accounting skills across a broad range of functional areas, including revenue, AR, finished goods inventory, payroll, fixed assets, lease accounting, and debt. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and brings rigor, process discipline, and reporting experience consistent with external reporting standards. General Accounting & Close Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations; support monthly, quarterly, and annual close. Perform variance analysis and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Support preparation of schedules, footnotes, and disclosures for external financial reporting. Deliver audit-ready schedules and respond to external auditor requests; support internal control documentation. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls. Revenue & Accounts Receivable Oversee revenue-related journal entries including sales deductions, allowances for returns, and promotional accruals in accordance with ASC 606. Evaluate, maintain, and document AR reserves including bad debt, chargebacks, and rebates; partner cross-functionally to monitor trends. Reconcile gross-to-net revenue schedules and support management review of revenue-related disclosures. Inventory (Finished Goods) Prepare and review entries for finished goods inventory including cost adjustments, write-offs, and excess/obsolete reserves. Monitor inventory balances and partner with Operations on aging analysis, risk identification, and variance investigations. Support inventory-related disclosures and audit schedules for external reporting. Payroll Accounting Record payroll journal entries, accruals, and related liabilities in coordination with HR and third-party payroll providers. Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure proper classification of compensation, benefits, and employer taxes. Fixed Assets Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset sub-ledger; record additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation in accordance with ASC 360 and company policy. Review fixed asset roll forward schedules and related disclosures for external reporting. Lease Accounting (ASC 842) Manage the lease accounting portfolio including ROU asset and lease liability entries, modifications, and remeasurements. Coordinate with Legal and Real Estate on new and modified agreements; maintain and prepare disclosure schedules. Loans & Debt Accounting Record and reconcile debt instruments including term loans and revolvers; maintain amortization schedules for debt issuance costs. Prepare interest expense accruals and support debt covenant compliance tracking and related financial reporting disclosures. Process Improvement Identify opportunities to streamline close processes, improve reconciliation templates, and strengthen controls across assigned areas. Partner with the accounting team to document and update standard operation procedures as the business evolves. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; experience in a public company or Big 4/regional public accounting environment strongly preferred Experience with external financial reporting and audit support, including preparation of schedules, footnotes, and work papers consistent with external reporting standards Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting; SOX experience a plus Strong CPG industry background; expertise in trade deductions, allowances, reserves, and promotional accruals Technical proficiency in ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases), and ASC 360 (fixed assets) Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to manage competing close deadlines The base salary range is $108,700-$145,000, plus bonus potential. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote. Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location. We reserve the right to modify or adjust compensation at any time, subject to applicable law. Compliance & Safety (Notes) We will not include non-job content such as recruitment agency policies or candidate safety notices in this description. #J-18808-Ljbffr